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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Air Jamaica Offers One-Day Lounge Pass


Air Jamaica Economy Class passengers can now wait for their flight away from the hustle and bustle of the airport terminal with the introduction of a one-day pass for the Lovebird Executive Class Lounge at Jamaica’s international airports in Kingston and Montego Bay.

The Lovebird Executive Lounge one-day pass is valid for one day and allows Air Jamaica’s Economy Class passengers full access to the lounges at both the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston and Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, providing a few extra moments of serenity as their Jamaican vacation draws to a close.

Price: Passengers can purchase the pass at the Air Jamaica airport check-in counters or from local travel agents in Jamaica at a cost of USD$30 per person. Passengers who hold Lovebird Executive Class tickets will automatically gain access to the lounges without charge.

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Air Jamaica Selected as Official Airline of Jamaica Invitational Pro-Am

Air Jamaica will be the official airline of the 4th Annual Jamaica Invitational Pro-Am, which will be held December 2-6, 2009. The golf tournament will feature Pro-Am teams from the U.S., Canada and Europe competing for exciting team prizes and a $15,000 purse for the professionals.

As the official airline of the tournament, Air Jamaica will provide discounted airfares for the amateur participants and PGA Golf Professionals. The airline will also provide VIP services to the players, which include special check-in and unique on-board welcome.

Online registration is now open for the 4th Annual Jamaica Invitational Pro-Am:
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Air Jamaica Offers Fall Sale


Air Jamaica announced its Great Jamaica Fall Sale featuring special fares between the U.S. and Montego Bay, Jamaica. These sale fares are available for purchase until July 7, 2009, valid for travel between September 6, 2009 and December 10, 2009.

Sample Fares: Sample fares include:

Fort Lauderdale to Montego Bay $79
Orlando to Montego Bay $79
New York City to Montego Bay $99
Philadelphia to Montego Bay $104
Baltimore to Montego Bay $104
Chicago to Montego Bay $109

The Details: All fares are one-way and based on round-trip travel. Government taxes and fees are additional. Conditions regarding black-out periods, cancellations and other charges apply.

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

JetBlue Announces Plans to Serve Kingston

JetBlue Airways has announced plans to begin new service to Kingston, Jamaica this fall.

The airline, which just began service to Montego Bay, expects to serve Kingston's Norman Manley International Airport with daily nonstop service to/from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Flights to the Jamaican capital are expected to go on sale in June at www.jetblue.com, subject to receipt of government operating authority.

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Jamaica Celebrates New JetBlue Service


Jamaica spiced up JetBlue’s Terminal 5 at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) on May 21, 2009 with island-style celebrations for the airline’s inaugural flight to Montego Bay (MBJ).

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett and Director of Tourism John Lynch were present at the morning festivities and participated in a special ribbon-cutting ceremony that included live Jamaican music.

“We are delighted that JetBlue is operating daily flights to Jamaica. The new service illustrates our continued efforts to attract more air carriers to Jamaica, thus making it an even more accessible destination for travelers,” said Minister Bartlett. “JetBlue is a very competitive and popular airline, and we are confident that with the new daily service from New York we will continue to welcome even more visitors to Jamaica from this market.”

When the flight arrived at Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport, it was greeted with a water cannon salute as well as music, food, and special greetings from Jamaican officials.

In addition to the morning celebrations at JetBlue’s Terminal 5, the Jamaica Tourist Board and JetBlue teamed up with Thrillist.com to throw a Jamaican soiree on May 20 at one of New York City’s swankiest venues, The Hudson Terrace. The evening started off on a high note with a special live performance by Jamaican reggae sensation Mojo Morgan from Morgan Heritage performing songs from his debut solo album, “Got MoJo?” and The Kevin Batchelor Band. Guests enjoyed featured Jamaican drinks and cuisine catered by Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery and Grill and got a chance to enter to win a trip to Rose Hall Resort & Spa, a Hilton Resort.

Flight Times: The daily JetBlue flight departs JFK at 7:55 a.m., arriving in MBJ at 10:51 a.m. The return flight departs MBJ at 11:50 a.m. and arrives at JFK at 4:39 p.m.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Air Jamaica Celebrates 40th Anniversary


In celebration of Air Jamaica's 40th anniversary, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett greets Air Jamaica’s Senior Director, Government & Community Affairs Will Rodgers ahead of the special Thanksgiving Service. Held Sunday, April 26 at the Christway Baptist Church in Miramar, the event included city officials, representatives of the diplomatic corps, members of staff of Air Jamaica and well wishers.

Photo courtesy Jamaica Tourist Board

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Thursday, March 5, 2009

Update on Direct Flights to Jamaica


Now that Air Jamaica has dropped passenger service from Atlanta, Miami and LA (they'll still be providing cargo service from those cities), we thought it was time for an update on the direct air service from the US to Jamaica. Always the fastest and easiest way to go, a direct flight really makes travel so much easier since you won't have the nail-biting connection worries. Here's a look at the direct service available as of now:
  • Atlanta (Delta)
  • Baltimore (Air Jamaica)
  • Boston (USAirways)
  • Charlotte (USAirways)
  • Chicago (Air Jamaica, American, United, USAirways)
  • Dallas (American)
  • Detroit (Northwest)
  • Fort Lauderdale (Air Jamaica, Spirit)
  • Houston (Continental)
  • Memphis (Northwest)
  • Miami (American)
  • Minneapolis (Northwest)
  • New York–JFK (Air Jamaica, American)
  • New York–Newark (Air Jamaica, Continental)
  • Orlando (Air Jamaica)
  • Philadelphia (Air Jamaica, USAirways)
  • Washington, DC–Dulles (United)

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Monday, February 16, 2009

JetBlue Offering $89 Fares to Jamaica

Here's a good deal: JetBlue Airways is offering a sale fare of $89 each way this spring and summer to celebrate its upcoming service to Jamaica. The flights don't begin until May 21 but you'll need to PURCHASE the ticket before Feb. 18 to get the special fare!

Flight Times:


New York (JFK) to Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ)
Depart 7:55 a.m.; arrive 10:51 a.m.

Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ) to New York (JFK)
Depart 11:50 a.m.; arrive 4:39 p.m.

Dates: Service between New York and Jamaica begins May 21, 2009; your travel must be completed by June 24, 2009.

The Fine Print: For travel from New York to Montego Bay, Jamaica: All fares are subject to change without notice. Fares are only available for flights booked at jetblue.com. Travel costs $15 more per person if purchased by telephone, or at an airport or city ticket office. Fares require up to a 7-day advance purchase. Travel must be booked by February 18, 2009, 11:59 PM MT. Travel must take place between May 21, 2009 and June 24, 2009. Travel must be completed by June 24, 2009. Travel must take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday. Fares may not be available on all days or on all flights. Fares are most often found on midweek travel dates. All fares must be purchased at time of reservation, and are one-way, nonrefundable, and nontransferable. Cancellations and changes can be made prior to scheduled departure for $100 per person at 1-800-JETBLUE or at jetblue.com, with applicable fare adjustment. Cancellations are for a JetBlue travel credit only, which is valid for one year. If a reservation is not changed or canceled prior to scheduled departure, all money associated with the reservation is forfeited. Fares do not include Passenger Facility Charges of up to $9 each way, September 11th Security Fees of up to $5 each way and a Federal Segment Tax of $3.60 per domestic segment. A segment is a takeoff and landing. International fares also do not include government fees and taxes of up to $127.60 each way. A second bag fee of $20 applies. Jamaica-originating travel is not available for sale at this time.

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Thursday, February 12, 2009

JetBlue to Serve Montego Bay


Look for new daily, nonstop service between New York's JFK and Montego Bay, Jamaica starting May 21, 2009.

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Friday, February 6, 2009

Air Jamaica Announces New Schedule


We've just received word that starting February 26, 2009, Air Jamaica's new schedule will include four daily flights from Fort Lauderdale to Jamaica as well as the only daily non-stop flights from New York to Jamaica (two flights to Kingston and one to Montego Bay daily).

This new schedule has 218 weekly flights to 13 destinations, with service between Jamaica and Toronto, New York (JFK), Chicago (O’Hare), Baltimore, Philadelphia, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Curacao and Nassau.

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Thursday, February 5, 2009

Air Jamaica Adds Flights

We've received word that Air Jamaica has announced a new schedule with an emphasis core routes in the U.S.

Starting February 26, 2009, look for four daily flights from Fort Lauderdale to Jamaica. The new schedule will also include the only daily non-stop flights from New York to Jamaica, with two flights to Kingston and one to Montego Bay daily.

The new schedule offers 218 weekly flights to 13 destinations, with service between Jamaica and Toronto, New York (JFK), Chicago (O’Hare), Baltimore, Philadelphia, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Curacao and Nassau (as well as service between New York and Barbados and New York and Grenada.)

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